Connected Embedded Systems

Connected embedded systems are the vital building blocks of the Internet of Things (IoT). Connected implies that these systems are linked to the physical world through sensors and actuators. Additionally, embedded systems can communicate with each other and with cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions. This microcredential exposes students to state-of-art research and solutions for such embedded systems, including: embedded Linux, multi-platform SoC solutions, real-time interfacing, telemetry protocols for IoT, and messaging.

1. To describe current state-of-art research and solutions for connected embedded systems

2. To design embedded systems that utilise full-stack mainline Linux, appreciating the strengths and weaknesses of OS-based embedded solutions

3. To interface embedded systems to the real world using a variety of sensors and actuation hardware, and write high-level program code that wraps low-level sensor interfaces

4. To evaluate state-of-art real-time approaches (e.g., SoC-based) and research for embedded applications that require determinism, and to appreciate real-time constraints on the communication required for interconnected embedded systems

5. To identify and research an appropriate communications framework to suit a specific connected embedded application

6. To develop a distributed locally-connected multi-processor system using wired and/or wireless network topologies and communications

7. To build full stack IoT solutions (real-world interfacing to cloud-based platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions) and document the processes and design detail involved

A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Cognate/Engineering Disciplines. Applications are also invited from diverse educational and/or employment backgrounds, with applications evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

And also to indicate the required documentation:

• Please provide Academic Transcripts for final year of study where appropriate (English translation)
• All applicants must submit a copy of their passport

There is no availability for a deferred entry onto a micro-credential.

If applicable, evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see here.

For further information regarding the HCI learner subsidy eligibility criteria please click here. (https://hea.ie/skills-engagement/hci-pillar-3-micro-credentials-learner-fee-subsidy/).